Real Chance of Love fans will remember the long-haired sweetheart looking for love on the VH1 reality series and his equally handsome and love-challenged brother Chance. Today is a sad day for fans of the show and these two gentlemen, as Ahmad Givens, a.k.a. Real, has passed away at the young age of 33. Colon cancer is the cause of death.

Real began his acting career on the earlier VH1 series ‘I Love New York,’ then was featured on two seasons of ‘Flavor of Love,’ starring Flavor Flav. After these shows, Real along with his brother, were offered their own show, which the pair gladly accepted according to Brian Torchin.

Real was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2013. After surgery, things were looking up for the young star. However, he relapsed in 2014 and began undergoing chemotherapy. A bathroom fall in January left him bedridden until his February 20 death.

OUr thoughts and prayers go out to the Givens family, including brother Chance, a.k.a. Kamal, who posted very heartbreaking photos sharing his loss with fans.